Frederick Fisher Jewelers Opens Glendale Location, Celebrates With Valentine’s Giveaway
Frederick Fisher Jewelers, a family-owned fine jewelry brand known for exceptional craftsmanship, integrity and enduring design, announced the soft opening of its newest location in Glendale, Arizona, serving the West Valley community. The Glendale showroom represents a thoughtful expansion for the Arizona-rooted...
Surprise is now an official JustServe City
The city of Surprise was honored as an official JustServe City during the Jan. 20 Surprise City Council meeting. Arizona JustServe Director Ruth Pagán presented the recognition to acknowledge the city’s exceptional efforts to promote volunteerism and community engagement. JustServe is a community service movement...
Local officials were unaware of ICE detention facility plans in West Valley
PHOENIX – Local officials were taken off guard when the Department of Homeland Security purchased a West Valley warehouse to convert into a large immigration detention facility. “The city was not aware that there were efforts underway to purchase the building, was not notified of the transaction by any...
Popular Valley BBQ joint to open Peoria smokehouse
Caldwell County BBQ’s smokers are ready for the West Valley. The Gilbert-born, Texas-style smokehouse will open its doors in downtown Peoria on Thursday. The barbecue restaurant has been a staple for succulent smoked brisket, cozy southwestern-infused sides and cold drinks since opening in 2018. Since then, they’ve...
Check out this beloved Italian deli in the Valley
Tram Mai takes you behind the scenes to one of the Valley's most beloved Italian deli shop.
Ex-Glendale school clerk indicted for embezzling $6,500+ in district funds
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A now-former West Valley elementary school employee was charged after allegedly using thousands of dollars in district money for her personal use. A Maricopa County jury indicted Michelle Haworth last week on charges related to misusing public monies, theft, fraudulent scheme and computer...
Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle wreck on Loop 303 near Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A multi-car crash left a motorcyclist dead on a West Valley freeway late Monday night. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred on the southbound lanes of the Loop 303 near Northern Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. Troopers say a motorcyclist was speeding when...
City of Phoenix shelves red light camera program
Data shows Arizona has a serious red-light running problem, but Phoenix is no longer moving forward with plans to ticket drivers who blow through red lights using photo enforcement cameras.
Arrest made nearly 3 months after deadly Circle K shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix Police arrested 42-year-old Norman Sanders for the shooting death of 45-year-old Kevin Mitchell following an argument at a Circle K near 27th Avenue and Butler in November 2025.
Woman accused of stabbing mother 18 times in Scottsdale identified
Police say 24-year-old Ashland Crank stabbed her mom 18 times at an apartment complex near 68th Street and McDowell after they had gotten into a fight on Monday.

















